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Opposite of to set alight or on fire, sometimes figuratively
Opposite of to excite or arouse a given emotional state
Opposite of to cause (a belief or emotion) to become stronger or more widespread
“I defended the president on that occasion because he had done something that served to abate the panic that had reached very dangerous proportions.”
Opposite of to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space
“I don't have temperature-controlled wine storage, but you can chill the wine in this ice bucket.”
Opposite of to come into being or to have one's starting point at a certain time or place
“The two tribes have agreed to cease all hostilities with each other in order to bring peace and harmony to their own villages.”
Opposite of to be the cause of
“Your method for conducting the experiment will introduce an anomaly that will impede the desired outcome.”
Opposite of to rouse or inspire a particular feeling or thoughts
“When you're a nurse, you see so much sadness and pain on a daily basis that you almost have to desensitize yourself to it just to stay sane.”
Opposite of to become ignited and start burning
“As the morning sun started to rise, the fire from the previous night would expire.”
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